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Busy. That’s the word I would use to describe our summer. And we cut back on activities…a lot. But we’re still chock-a-block full over here. From swim team to workout sessions at the health club to doctor/dental appointments to day trips, our calendar is packed. Downtime. That’s the word to describe what we need...
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You know how adults are supposed to like cocktails and kids are supposed to like sweet drinks? Well, I’m the kind of person who never developed the palate for adult drinks. I don’t drink beer. I stay away from hard liquors after a pair of hangovers in college. You don’t want to know. Let’s...
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Blisters. Chafed thighs from a wet swimsuit. Sore lefts from walking up and down stairs. And no I didn’t do a hike or go on a nature trail. But I did get a workout of sorts at an amusement park. While I wasn’t walking the Appalachian Trail, I was walking up a storm at...
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A Warm Welcome To You From the Oscar Nominated Artists for Animation Feature Film The Illusionist In July 9-15, 2012 Mega Blogger Giveaway Event! We have teamed up with their creative team who is ready to release into this world the first-time ever SNOMEE. What Is a Snomee? Who Is a Snomee? ...
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Every so often a movie comes around that piques my interest. I start wondering when the movie will come out. I see the trailer and laugh out loud. I count the days (almost) until the movie comes out. Brave was one such movie. This time last week I finally got to see Brave. The...
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I’m not a good cook. Don’t let the apron in the photo fool you. Before you say “but, surely you exaggerate?” No, really. I’m a horrible cook. In 22 years of marriage, my husband has said the following words to me exactly FIVE times after eating something I have cooked — “This is REALLY...
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In England there are no graduation celebrations. At least not for anyone below college age. I don’t recall anyone making a big deal of graduation until college graduation. Traditions may have changed somewhat in England, but back when I was a kid the only people who graduated were those getting a bachelor’s or master’s...
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My son finished up his 3rd season of recreational lacrosse. His team party is coming up. He just attended the second of two lacrosse clinics. The first one was at the beginning of the season where he practiced drills with the league’s coaches. The second event was LaxFest. At LaxFest he participated in throwing...
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…I can make it to the end-of-the-school year relatively unscathed. Today is the second to last day of school for all three children. Tomorrow is the last day. I can see the prize. I can practically bite that carrot hanging from the stick. Update: I never published this post. If you are reading this...
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Quite a few years ago, my husband and I took back-to-back trips to the U.K. Two major trips in TWO years seems so decadent and extravagant. But, it was different back then. We were practically newlyweds. Both super busy at work. No children to have to worry. My husband had summers off with his...
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